It is possible to implement widely differing tunnel

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The shields with partial face excavation could achieve admirable tunnelling performance in a wide variety of geological conditions. It is possible to implement widely
differing tunnel profiles with these machines. The shields with partial-face excavation
can be controlled directly. Additional advantages include:
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variable deployment opportunities
uncomplicated installation
economical method of operation. 10.14.2 EXCAVATOR-MOUNTED CUTTER BOOMS (PARTIAL FACE
MACHINES FOR NATM)
Excavator-Mounted Cutter Booms developed by Alpine Equipment Corporation
(AEC Alpine), augment the flexibility and cost–effectiveness ($ Per m3 of excavation)
of NATM.10 As NATM prevails over heavy and expensive ground support, these innovative machines are more flexible and cost–effective than heavy and expensive NATM
roadheaders.
The cutter boom, which is mounted on the excavator (hoe or shovel) covers wider range
of excavation.10 It can excavate deep trenches and pits and cut cross–sections of any shape
and size. Tun...
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